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Birchwood Camp
Chugiak, Alaska
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907-688-2734
director[AT]birchwoodcamp.org
17161 David Blackburn Road
Chugiak, Alaska 99567
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Mailing Address:
PO Box 670049
Chugiak, AK 99567
CAMPER AGES: Entering grades 1-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. United Methodist
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Birchwood Camp is a welcoming camp community and a ministry of the United Methodist Church in Alaska. We practice kindness, acceptance, respect, cooperation, outdoor learning & play. Our camps & retreats provide safe spaces for spiritual formation, genuine community, and character development.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, and more. Adventure Canoe Camp For High School Students; Junior Canoe Camp For Middle School Students
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 30 minutes north of Anchorage on 160 acres of beautiful birch & spruce forest, with a view of the Chugach mountains and a 30 acre lake.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have 6 cozy log cabins with bunk beds and mattresses. The cabins have electricity; campers use a centralized bath house.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In operation since 1961, Birchwood Camp is a welcoming community and a ministry of the United Methodist Church in Alaska. We practice kindness, acceptance, respect, cooperation, outdoor learning and play. Our camps provide safe spaces for spiritual formation, genuine community, and character development. We are accredited by the American Camp Association, which establishes best practices for camp. We follow these health, safety and program standards to ensure that campers have a positive and safe experience at Birchwood camp.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor in Training program for teens ages 16-18.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available through our Birchwood Camp Scholarship fund. Applications are available online.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Summer Family Camp, August 5-7, 2016
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Birchwood Camp is open year round as a host facility for community groups, schools, churches and other organizations.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website: Our Camp Website Link: birchwoodcamp.org for full session and fee information.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Join our summer intern team- this is a unique summer opportunity for young adults who desire to grow as leaders while working at beautiful Birchwood Camp for the summer. For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: birchwoodcamp.org.
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